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Australian manufacturing still wins when customers need more than the cheapest price

Local manufacturing is often dismissed as uncompetitive against lower-cost overseas production, but price is only one part of the decision for businesses building products under their own name. Blair …

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02
The most profitable product in your business may be the one carrying your own name

Many established businesses sell someone else’s products while giving away the margin, customer loyalty and long-term brand value those products create. Blair explains how companies with an existing d…

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03
The fastest way to disrupt an industry is often to change who controls the value

Many business owners assume disruption requires new technology, a completely original product or a large marketing budget. Blair’s experience shows that established markets can be transformed by redes…

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04
How a second-generation manufacturer captured most of an entrenched automotive market

Breaking into a mature industry is difficult when established suppliers have spent decades building relationships, pricing structures and customer habits. Blair shares how his family business challeng…

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05
Why launching a private-label product without distribution is an expensive mistake

The appeal of launching a product brand can hide a difficult commercial truth: manufacturing the product is often the easiest part. Blair regularly sees entrepreneurs focus on packaging and formulatio…

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